Kinley Rasmus is playing as a pitcher and fielder for Alabama in the Little League Baseball World Series. The 11-year-old pitcher recently executed a slick double play. She caught a hard-hit grounder and threw out a runner at first base to finish the play. Her family has a notable sports background. Her father competed in the MLB. Her mother was a standout athlete in another sport. A cousin now plays in the NFL.
Rasmus also trains to be an Alabama football quarterback. The Montgomery Advertiser reports she could pitch in today's tournament games. Media outlets The Athletic, USA Today, and Little League have showcased her impressive two-way performance.